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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.33, 546.50 and 158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.33, 546.50 and 158.91 is: 238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.33 : 546.50 = 158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.33/546.50 = 158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.33x = 546.50 × 158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.33x = 86,844.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,844.32/364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.37

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